The title is a play on the 1986 film Down and Out in Beverly Hills , which starred Nick Nolte and Bette Midler.
A notable "goof" occurs at the Peach Pit, where a "Closed" sign is visible on the front door even though the gang is clearly inside and the restaurant is busy.
Steve dates a girl named Christine who is primarily interested in his family's wealth. While Kelly immediately suspects Christine's motives, Steve only realizes the truth after she is caught in a lie. Interesting Facts & Trivia [S2E12] Down and Out of District in Beverly Hills
The episode (Season 2, Episode 12) of Beverly Hills, 90210 is a pivotal installment that centers on Andrea Zuckerman’s secret residency and Steve Sanders' vulnerability to a "gold-digger". Key Storylines
The episode features Lainie Kazan as Andrea’s grandmother, Rose Zuckerman. It also includes a credited appearance by Christine Elise (Emily Valentine), although she has less than five seconds of screen time and no audible lines. The title is a play on the 1986
The move exposes a deep-seated, three-year feud between Andrea’s mother and grandmother, forcing Andrea to navigate intense family tension.
One of the extras in Andrea’s "naked school" nightmare sequence actually returns in Season 8 as Sarah Edmunds, a love interest for Steve. Down and Out of District in Beverly Hills - IMDb It also includes a credited appearance by Christine
The episode features the uncredited song "Radio Song" by R.E.M. featuring KRS-One .